April 28th, 2025
SEC Crypto News - Page 46
SEC Charges Kraken Again for Unregistered Securities Trading and Commingling User Funds
By Tolu Ajiboye
November 21st, 2023
The SEC has brought legal action against Kraken, this time accusing the exchange of mixing user funds, while unlawfully offering securities services.
Bittrex Global Ceases Operations amidst Regulatory Turmoil
By Marco T. Lanz
November 21st, 2023
Bittrex stated that the decision to cease operations was not taken lightly, acknowledging the inconvenience this may cause to its customers.
Bernstein Report: Bitcoin (BTC) Market Cap Could Surpass $3T by Mid-2025 Fueled by Geopolitical Instability
By Steve Muchoki
November 20th, 2023
Bernstein analysts are convinced the flagship digital asset will continue on a bullish trajectory amid the incoming halving event that will reduce Bitcoin’s monthly selling pressure to less than $500 million.
BlackRock Files for Ethereum Spot ETF with SEC
By Godfrey Benjamin
November 16th, 2023
Per the S-1 filing submitted to the SEC, the iShares Ethereum Trust is designed to reflect the performance of the Ethereum.
SEC Delays Decision on Hashdex Spot Bitcoin ETF Proposal and Grayscale’s ETH Futures ETF
By Tolu Ajiboye
November 16th, 2023
The SEC announced a delay in deciding on the Bitcoin and Ether ETFs from Hashdex and Grayscale, stating that it needs more time.
Terraform Labs Announces Acquisition of Cross-Chain Protocol Pulsar Finance
By Bhushan Akolkar
November 14th, 2023
As part of the deal, Pulsar Finance’s flagship product Portfolio, will undergo integration into Terraform’s Station, a cross-chain wallet.
Ripple CEO Criticizes SEC for Losing Focus on Investor Protection
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 13th, 2023
Garlinghouse emphasized the need for the SEC to reassess its regulatory approach, moving away from a pattern of enforcement through lawsuits.
BlackRock Anticipates SEC Green Light for Spot Bitcoin ETF by January
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 10th, 2023
With strong confidence that its Bitcoin spot ETF will be approved by January 2024, BlackRock has filed an application for a spot ETH ETF.
Judge Confirms Celsius Bankruptcy Exit, Creditors to Get Shares and $2B in Crypto
By Temitope Olatunji
November 10th, 2023
The approved plan allows Celsius to distribute approximately $2 billion worth of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) and some shares of the new company to users who were unable to withdraw their funds
ETH Price Soars as BlackRock Files Ethereum ETF Application
By Godfrey Benjamin
November 10th, 2023
ETH price surge is not only attributed to BlackRock’s move but is also complemented by a resurgence in Ethereum network activity.
Hut 8 Mining and US Bitcoin Corp Clear Major Hurdle to Their Merger
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 10th, 2023
The new company will have a greater mining capacity than Hut 8. It will also have a more diverse revenue stream than its constituents.
Lightspeed Faction Unveils $285M Venture Fund for Blockchain Startups
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 10th, 2023
With the launch of the $285 million investment fund, Lightspeed Faction aims to be a collaborative partner, assisting projects in achieving their goals.
US Congressman Tom Emmer Proposes to Restrict SEC’s Actions Against Crypto
By Chimamanda U. Martha
November 9th, 2023
With the amendment sailing through unopposed, Emmer emphasized the potential roles of other government bodies, such as the Department of Justice and the Treasury, in managing any possible misconduct within the crypto industry.
US Senator Introduces Bill for ‘Keep Your Coins Act’ to Senate to Promote Self-Custody of Crypto Assets
By Tolu Ajiboye
November 9th, 2023
The bill, if passed, will prevent undue government interference in the crypto sector, and also support self-custody wallets.
SEC Dismisses Binance’s Arguments in Its Latest Filing
By Babafemi Adebajo
November 9th, 2023
Following the SEC’s latest filings, there have been mixed reactions, with some favoring the SEC and others supporting Binance.